I want to share something surprising with you. I never set out to become a world leader in metabolic health; it grew out of my own journey from pain to purpose. I spent much of my life feeling trapped by metabolic issues and ultimately lost my father to complications from diabetes. Often, our greatest pain can lead us to our most meaningful purpose, so I’m now passionate about educating people on how to remove the obstacles that are preventing their bodies from healing naturally.
I’ve been deeply discouraged by the state of the conventional medical industry. While I’m grateful for the dedicated doctors and health practitioners working tirelessly within the system, I’m also disheartened by how broken that system is. It’s time we take control of our own health. This book is the manual I wish I’d had when I was struggling with obesity and when my father was battling debilitating diabetes. When you know better, you can do better. I am on a mission to help one billion people achieve metabolic freedom —a feat that has never been accomplished before. My commitment is driven by a desire to help others break free from the limitations of this metabolic disease, in honor of my father. If you’d like to learn more about my coaching programs, I invite you to visit www.benazadi.com to learn more.
You now have the exact steps to tap into your innate intelligence for deep healing. The keys to the health kingdom are in your hands. If you still have doubts or self-limiting beliefs about achieving metabolic freedom, let me share a story with you.
In South Africa, it’s common for baby elephants to be put to work as soon as they can walk. After a long day of labor, chains are placed around their ankles and staked into the ground overnight to keep them in place. As the sun rises, the chains are removed, and the elephants return to work. At night, the baby elephant tries to break free, longing for freedom, but it’s too small and weak to escape the chains. After several weeks of trying, the elephant gives up. Eventually, that baby elephant grows into a powerful adult, capable of pulling five times its own body weight and even moving loaded railroad carts. Yet, each night, the same chains are placed around its ankles, and the elephant doesn’t even attempt to escape, despite being fully capable of breaking free. The elephant has been conditioned to believe that when those chains are around its ankles, it is trapped.
What mental chains have been placed on you? Think of this quote from a pioneer in spiritual and self-development growth, Vernon Howard: “You cannot escape a prison if you don’t know you are in one.”
My hope is that Metabolic Freedom has made you aware of the chains that have held you back. This book is designed to play a vital role in addressing the epidemic of disease in the world. As more people embrace the principles outlined here, I envision a future where we all unite in health, take responsibility for our well-being, and achieve lasting healing. I truly believe that the ancient healing strategies I’ve shared with you can dramatically transform the metabolic health of the world.
I dream of a time when we all recognize that the greatest physician who ever lived resides within our own bodies. The time to begin this journey is now. As Paulo Coelho said, “One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” Take pride in this newfound empowerment and in the growth you will experience. Support others who are on the same path. Turn “someday” into “day one.” This is your day one. I am rooting for you every step of the way. I have an abundance of gratitude—vitamin G—for you. I love you, and I’m cheering you on with all my heart.